Patents by Inventor Andrew L. Johnston

Andrew L. Johnston has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20220280763
    Abstract: A transdermal drug delivery device includes a reservoir, a transdermal membrane, a piston, a control rod, a spring, and a rotational cam. The reservoir is configured to hold a formulation. The transdermal membrane is configured to allow the formulation from the reservoir to pass therethrough. The piston is configured to move into the reservoir. The control rod is attached to the piston and includes a plurality of teeth thereon. The spring is configured to apply force to the control rod in the direction of the reservoir. The rotational cam has a first camming surface and a second camming surface that are configured to engage with the plurality of teeth. The rotational cam, when rotated, is configured to disengage the first camming surface from a first tooth of the plurality of teeth, thereby allowing the spring to advance the piston into the reservoir to expel the formulation onto the transdermal membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew L. JOHNSTON, Michael P. SCHALLER, Bryce PETERSON, Kevin GELSTON
  • Patent number: 11285306
    Abstract: A transdermal drug delivery device includes a reservoir, a transdermal membrane, a piston, a control rod, a spring, and a rotational cam. The reservoir is configured to hold a formulation. The transdermal membrane is configured to allow the formulation from the reservoir to pass therethrough. The piston is configured to move into the reservoir. The control rod is attached to the piston and includes a plurality of teeth thereon. The spring is configured to apply force to the control rod in the direction of the reservoir. The rotational cam has a first camming surface and a second camming surface that are configured to engage with the plurality of teeth. The rotational cam, when rotated, is configured to disengage the first camming surface from a first tooth of the plurality of teeth, thereby allowing the spring to advance the piston into the reservoir to expel the formulation onto the transdermal membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Morningside Venture Investments Limited
    Inventors: Andrew L. Johnston, Michael P. Schaller, Bryce Peterson, Kevin Gelston
  • Publication number: 20210267579
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Ling-Kang Tong, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, Daniel Merrick, Theodore C. Lamson, Kristin Taylor, Earl A. Bright, II, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Andrew L. Johnston, John Stiggelbout
  • Patent number: 10925587
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Ling-Kang Tong, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, Daniel Merrick, Theodore C. Lamson, Kristin Taylor, Earl A. Bright, II, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Andrew L. Johnston, John Stiggelbout
  • Publication number: 20190374482
    Abstract: A system for delivering a drug formulation includes a transdermal membrane, a drug cartridge, and a control unit having a battery, a printed circuit board for actuation of the actuator. The drug cartridge includes a sealed reservoir configured to hold a drug formulation therein, a breaking element configured to break the sealed reservoir upon actuation, and an actuator configured to activate the breaking element to break the sealed reservoir release the drug formulation to the transdermal membrane. The control unit can include a controller configured to activate the actuator at a preset time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Michael P. SCHALLER, Andrew L. JOHNSTON, Patrick H. RUANE, Carolyn G. STONE, Julianna K. SWARTZENBERG, Kevin W. GELSTON, Luke W. CLAUSON
  • Publication number: 20190336738
    Abstract: A transdermal drug delivery device includes a reservoir, a transdermal membrane, a piston, a control rod, a spring, and a rotational cam. The reservoir is configured to hold a formulation. The transdermal membrane is configured to allow the formulation from the reservoir to pass therethrough. The piston is configured to move into the reservoir. The control rod is attached to the piston and includes a plurality of teeth thereon. The spring is configured to apply force to the control rod in the direction of the reservoir. The rotational cam has a first camming surface and a second camming surface that are configured to engage with the plurality of teeth. The rotational cam, when rotated, is configured to disengage the first camming surface from a first tooth of the plurality of teeth, thereby allowing the spring to advance the piston into the reservoir to expel the formulation onto the transdermal membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew L. JOHNSTON, Michael P. SCHALLER, Bryce PETERSON, Kevin GELSTON
  • Publication number: 20180256142
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Ling-Kang Tong, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, Daniel Merrick, Theodore C. Lamson, Kristin Taylor, Earl A. Bright, II, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Andrew L. Johnston, John Stiggelbout
  • Patent number: 9320511
    Abstract: A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell C. Barham, Andrew L. Johnston, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Publication number: 20150142017
    Abstract: A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Matt McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell C. Barham, Andrew L. Johnston, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Patent number: 8945152
    Abstract: A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell C. Barham, Andrew L. Johnston, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Patent number: 8939996
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: NeoTract, Inc.
    Inventors: Floria Cheng, Michael Gearhart, Andrew L. Johnston, Theodore C. Lamson, Matthew McLean, Daniel Merrick, Paul Suarez, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson, Ling-Kang Tong, Joseph Catanese, III
  • Publication number: 20140275756
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Neotract, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore C Bender, Ling-Kang Tong, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, James Freitas, Robert George, Theodore C. Lamson, Daniel Merrick, Earl A. Bright, II, Arthur Ferdinand, Timothy A. Limon, Brian Shiu, Shuji Uemura, Zachary Warder-Gabaldon, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Ben Thompson, Andrew L. Johnston, John Stiggelbout
  • Patent number: 8758366
    Abstract: A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Neotract, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell C. Barham, Andrew L. Johnston, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Publication number: 20130296935
    Abstract: A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell C. Barham, Andrew L. Johnston, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Publication number: 20130296889
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Ling-Kang Tong, Joseph Catanese, III, Floria Cheng, Jolene Cutts, Daniel Merrick, Theodore C. Lamson, Kristin Taylor, Earl A. Bright, II, Michael Gearhart, Matthew McLean, James Niederjohn, Brian Y. Tachibana, Andrew L. Johnston, John Stiggelbout
  • Patent number: 8425535
    Abstract: A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Neotract, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Floria Cheng, Daniel Merrick, Mitchell C. Barham, Andrew L. Johnston, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Patent number: 8402869
    Abstract: Woodworking machines are disclosed having cutting tools adapted to cut workpieces. The machines include a detection system adapted to detect one or more dangerous conditions between a person and the cutting tool. The machines also include a brake mechanism having one or more braking components adapted to engage and stop the cutting tool in response to the detection of a dangerous condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: SD3, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen F. Gass, Joel F. Jensen, Anwyl M. McDonald, David S. D'Ascenzo, Andrew L. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20120245600
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: NEOTRACT, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Mitchell C. Barham, Michael Wei, Floria Cheng, Andrew L. Johnston, Michael Gearhart, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Patent number: 8216254
    Abstract: A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Neotract, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew McLean, Mitchell C. Barham, Michael Wei, Floria Cheng, Andrew L. Johnston, Michael Gearhart, Joseph Catanese, III, Theodore C. Lamson, Joshua Makower
  • Patent number: 8052503
    Abstract: An amusement system and method for a new toy vehicle that provides speed and unexpected actions, at least in the context of the toy vehicle paradigm. An apparatus includes a wheeled toy vehicle having a motive system coupled to a chassis wherein the chassis includes a bottom surface nearest a rolling surface over which the motive system moves the chassis; and a launching system disposed in an aperture defined in the bottom surface, the launching system including an ejecting system, coupled to the chassis and to the motive system, for holding a ramp within the aperture and for dispensing the ramp between the bottom surface and the rolling surface while the motive system moves the chassis; wherein the ramp launches the chassis above the rolling surface when the motive system moves the chassis onto and over the ramp after the ramp is dispensed from the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Inventor: Andrew L. Johnston